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Our Audiology Clinicians

All of Hearing and Audiology’s clinicians are university trained allied health professionals. Our audiologists are accredited by Medicare and the Australian Government. They are experts in hearing-related conditions and can assess, diagnose and treat hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis and other hearing-related problems in children and adults. All our clinicians are hearing aid experts.

If you have a hearing-related issue and need help, an audiologist or audiometrist is the person to see.

Vivienne Sobon

Audiologist – B.A.Dip.Ed., M.Aud., F.A.C.Aud., Member of Independent Audiologists Australia.

Vivienne Sobon trained at the National Acoustics Laboratories and worked as an audiologist at Princess Margaret Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital and at various Ear, Nose and Throat practices. She founded Hearing and Audiology in 1985 – the first private audiology clinic in Western Australia. For over 30 years she has been providing exceptional hearing services to the people of Perth and Geraldton.

Viv is so passionate about helping people hear better, she has inspired her daughter Zoe and son Gabe to follow in her footsteps. Both are now clinicians and part owners at Hearing and Audiology. Viv has a special interest in tinnitus and hyperacusis. She has been involved in tinnitus treatments since they were first developed and has trained with world renown tinnitus expert Pawel Jastreboff, as well as with the creators of Neuromonics, a highly successful tinnitus treatment.

Viv has an active social life and enjoys travelling. She is an avid reader and practices meditation and stays fit by doing lots of walking.

Zoe Sampson

Audiologist – B.N., M.Clin.Aud, M.Aud.SA (CCP), Member of Independent Audiologists Australia.

Zoe started her career in Audiology as a nurse doing WorkCover testing as an audiometric officer before commencing her Master’s of Clinical Audiology At The University of Western Australia in 2000. She has since gone on to specialise in tinnitus rehabilitation after completing training with world renown tinnitus expert Pawel Jastreboff (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy) in 2001 and updating her skills again in 2009 when Pawel returned to Australia. Zoe obtained 1 on 1 training with Neuromonics programming and devices after the programme was developed at Curtin University and trialed first in WA.

Complimenting her passion for tinnitus therapy, Zoe is a certified Lyric provider which is a hearing device that sits invisibly at 4mm from the ear drum providing 24/7 sound. She has also completed specialised ENT wax removal training. She enjoys attending workshops to learn the latest techniques and updates.

She loves spending time with family, reading and walking her Shiba Inu’s.

Gabe Sobon

Audiometrist – Cert IV Aud, Dip HDPE, B Aud, M.A.C. Aud.

Gabe completed his Cert IV in Audiometry in 2003, his a Diploma in 2010 and his Bachelor in 2014, all while working at Hearing and Audiology. He is an expert in custom earplugs and has also completed specialist training in wax removal and is currently working towards becoming a tinnitus counselor. He is hardworking and knowledgeable.

For Gabe, helping improve the quality of life of his clients creates a great deal of satisfaction in his work. He is a part owner of Hearing and Audiology, along with Zoe and Viv. His outside interests include; golf, squash, watching the Dockers play, an interest in finance, and staying fit enough to keep up with his two young boys!

Kerryn Sivwright

Audiologist – B.Sc.(Hon), M.Clin.Aud, M.Aud.SA (CCP).

Kerryn studied Anatomy and Human Biology at the University of Western Australia, graduating with Honours. While completing her Masters of Clinical Audiology at the University of Western Australia, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, studying Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections). She then worked at Australian Hearing, where she completed specialist training in Paediatric Audiology and the management of Complex Services Clients.

Kerryn joined Hearing and Audiology as a Senior Audiologist in 2005, and has now been working with us for over 12 years. She works primarily at our Duncraig hearing clinic, seeing clients on Wednesdays and Fridays, and visits our Subiaco hearing clinic one day a month. She specialises in children’s hearing tests and hearing loss. Outside of work Kerryn is the mother of two beautiful children, who keep her very busy! When she has time, she enjoys cooking and photography.

Chantelle Maranta

Audiologist – B.Sc., M.Clin.Aud, M.Aud.A (CCP).

Chantelle obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Physiology, before completing her Masters of Clinical Audiology at the University of Western Australia. Chantelle joined the team at Hearing & Audiology in 2017 and works as a full-time clinician with Adults and Children. She is a friendly and bubbly clinician who enjoys working with the latest technology in aural rehabilitation.

Chantelle is a qualified and Certified Lyric Provider, which requires ongoing training and professional development to maintain skills in a quickly evolving field. She has also completed specialist training in wax removal. Outside of work, Chantelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and playing netball.

Tina van Dam

Audiologist – B.Sc., M.Clin.Aud, M.Aud.SA (CCP).

Tina completed her Masters of Clinical Audiology at the University of Western Australia. She has been working at Hearing and Audiology for over 8 years, and is a much-loved member of the team. She is always friendly and willing to go the extra mile for her clients, making her much loved by them as well.

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To make an appointment with one of our clinicians call (08) 9388 8003 or book online. We have hearing clinics in Perth, located in Subiaco, Duncraig, Manning, and in Geraldton.

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Testimonials

What Our Valued Clients Say About Us

Helpful and friendly staff.

Peter Charles
29 April 2021

Excellent customer services and great custom made noise-plugs. Amenable to corrections to errors in factory production and was sent a free replacement pair 🙂

Andy Crane
29 April 2022

I have been a client of Hearing & Audiology for about 10 years and in that time have purchased two sets of hearing aids from them. Mostly Gabe has attended to me but so too have Tina and Chantal on occasion. I have experienced only outstanding quality and professional service from all, including Julie at Reception. Gabe always goes the extra mile and his dedication and professionalism is unequivocally commended.

Alan Simon
29 April 2019
Very professional and friendly staff and service. Recommend Hearing and Audiology very highly.

Jennifer Pritchard
29 April 2019

I brought my farther here for a second opinion So grad I did Service 5 star thank you Chantelle, for care and patience with my elderly farther. Professional, great range of hearing devices

Angelica Alvarez
29 April 2023

I experienced the highest quality of service this morning from the team at Hearing and Audiology in Subiaco. Thank you to Chantelle, Lyn, Rina and Shannon for the outstanding service provided. The team went above and beyond to assist and look after me. I highly recommend Hearing and Audiology's product, team, service & care.

Marisa Wagner
29 April 2022